The loss of a loved one is like no other pain. Grief lingers
for the rest of your life, touching you with sorrows in different ways at
different times. Your goal is not necessarily to rid your life of the pain, but
to live with it and remember the best things about your loved one.
My heart dropped and I instantly got a lump in my throat as
I read a text from Stuart yesterday afternoon while at Starbucks. My eyes filled
with tears, as they are now, and I kept reading the text over and over in my
head. I had watched the news earlier in the morning and heard that a Clemson
Student’s body was found in Lake
Hartwell and they had
indentified the body. I didn’t listen in close to who it was because we really
don’t know too many students left at Clemson, I didn’t possibly think it could
be one of them.
A few weeks ago, Stuart and I were dog sitting for a family
in Greenville,
and decided to take the dogs downtown for a walk. Of course I got hungry and
Wild Wing Café was the first place I thought of because we could eat outside
while the dogs laid under the table with us. Our furry little buddies, Finn and
Tucker, greeted everyone as they walked by including our waiter, Tucker. We
laughed as he introduced himself since he had the same name as the dog. I am
always finding out everyone’s life history, so obviously I started to ask him
about his self as he kept coming back to our table. He told us he was from Piedmont and was going to be a sophomore at Clemson.
Since I am all about going greek, I asked if he was in a fraternity and he
quickly said he was looking forward to pledging SigEp.
Tucker had an unforgettable smile and a personality that
made you want to be friends with him.
As we watched the news last night, it weighed heavy on my
heart that this tragedy happened. Tucker Hipp was only 19 years old. He was his
parent’s only child and he was in a serious relationship. I just was talking to
Stuart on Saturday about losing a spouse and not under standing how you could
ever get over it. I hope this is something that we will not have to deal with
in our lifetime, but feel awful for those who have gone through it. The Lord sure does work in mysterious ways, and I will never understand how he chooses who will come live with him next.
I feel safe to say that sweet Tucker is holding up his tiger rap and representing Clemson well.
The righteous cry, and the Lord hears
And delivers them out of all their troubles.
The Lord is near to the brokenhearterd
And saves those whoare crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34: 17-18
I found some cute outfit ideas off pinterest and couldn't wait to share them! I often find outfits on pinterest, and then go through my closet to see what I have similar :) I've included pictures of my outfits with my A Southern Touch bauble bangles! All are from $8 to $20. 
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